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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,069.76, 52,626.51 and 20,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,069.76, 52,626.51 and 20,285.64 is: 30,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,069.76 : 52,626.51 = 20,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,069.76/52,626.51 = 20,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,069.76x = 52,626.51 × 20,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,069.76x = 1,067,562,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,562,436.32/35,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,441.11

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